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What is appropriate in tagalog?

"Appropriate" in Tagalog can be translated in various ways, depending on the context:

Formal:

* Angkop - This is the most common and direct translation, meaning suitable or fitting.

* Nararapat - This implies something that is right, proper, or just.

* Wasto - This means correct or accurate.

* Tama - This is another word for correct.

Informal:

* Tama lang - This means "just right" or "perfect."

* Pwede - This means "okay" or "acceptable."

* Maganda - This means "good" or "nice."

* Okay lang - This means "it's fine" or "no problem."

Examples:

* Angkop ba ang damit na ito sa okasyon? (Is this outfit appropriate for the occasion?)

* Nararapat lang na magpasalamat ka sa kanya. (It's only right to thank him.)

* Wasto ba ang sagot mo? (Is your answer correct?)

* Tama lang ang sukat ng sapatos. (The shoes fit perfectly.)

* Pwede ba itong kainin? (Is this okay to eat?)

* Maganda ang iyong ginawa. (You did a good job.)

* Okay lang sa akin na maghintay. (It's fine with me to wait.)

The specific word you choose will depend on the situation and your desired level of formality.

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